How to Prevent Bear Attacks and What to Do If a Bear Approaches You, According to Experts
Black Bear Sow in Ontario, Canada.; Grizzly Bear at Kukak Bay in Katmai National Park.Photo:Getty; Paul Souders/Getty Getty; Paul Souders/Getty Bear attacksmay be the stuff of nightmares, but if you’ve ever wondered what to do in the event of running into a bear in the wild — oreven in your home— look no further. Already this month, asmall black bear attacked an 82-year-old womaninside her Colorado home while a7-year-old boy was injuredin a separate incident in his backyard — and those are far from the only attacks this summer....